Student Profile

Purposing to be intentional in the education of students, Covenant Christian School has developed a student profile, which expresses ultimate outcomes we envision for our students. The aim is for every lesson plan taught in our classrooms to have its raison d’etre in the student profile The student profile is reviewed and updated annually by the board of trustees, faculty, and other relevant stakeholders.

General

  • Glorifies God by embracing Christian virtues and character
  • Lives with Christian excellence with a Christian worldview
  • Uses talents to glorify God
  • Strives to excel in all endeavors
  • Strives to build Christ’s kingdom in a fallen world
  • Exhibits Christ-centric confidence
  • Practices manners and proper etiquette
  • Experiences an educational program that prepares for higher-tier high school programs (e.g. IB program)
  • Exhibits strong work ethic and self-discipline
  • Adapts to working alone or in cooperative endeavors
  • Develops God-given leadership traits

Mind

  • Views all knowledge and life through the divine lens of Scripture as interpreted by the Westminster Confession of Faith
  • Thinks logically, critically and with problem-solving/decision-making skill
  • Exhibits strong memorization skills
  • Reads, explains and defends both modern and ancient literary texts
  • Recognizes connections between classical foundational literary texts from different eras
  • Exhibits strong communication skills – written and oral
  • Exhibits thorough mastery of English grammar
  • Exhibits advanced reading and retention skills
  • Masters the fundamentals of mathematics
  • Demonstrates a strong understanding of U.S. and world history
  • Expresses creativity through art and music

Body

  • Presents self with Godly modesty
  • Exercises self-control
  • Appreciates the body as fearfully and wonderfully made by God
  • Understands the role of proper diet/nutrition and exercise
  • Develops fundamental motor skills
  • Develops balance, agility and flexibility
  • Develops endurance
  • Develops core strength

Spirit

  • Respects God's authority revealed in Scripture and ordered through families and other societal institutions
  • Explains the gospel in reformed terms
  • Embraces prayer as a godly practice
  • Exhibits wisdom in life
  • Experiences the joy of the Lord in all learning experiences
  • Readily recalls Scripture as a result of a rigorous memorization program
  • Applies skill in Biblical conflict resolution
  • Recites answers to all questions of the Shorter Catechism of the Westminster Confession of faith
  • Has begun to identify his/her special God-given abilities
  • Exhibits love for God by confessing the Lord Jesus Christ and desiring to enter upon all privileges of full Church membership